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"A count showed that 210 students already have been enrolled as prospective attendants at a private school which has been proposed by a citizens' group..."
"The crowd which turned out to discuss plans for the private school - an effort to take…
"The crowd which turned out to discuss plans for the private school - an effort to take…
Forum Set on Private School
A public rally planned to discuss creating a private school for those who do not wish to integrate.
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
The House by the Road recepe cards (front only)
Coconut Pie
A Sweet Sandwich
Biscuits
Waffle Recipe
This item only includes the front page of the recipe cards.
A Sweet Sandwich
Biscuits
Waffle Recipe
This item only includes the front page of the recipe cards.
The original blueprint for the “J.S. Shingler” main cornice
The original blueprint for the “J.S. Shingler” main cornice. This is featured on what is known as “The Shingler Building” at the corner of McLendon St. and E. College Avenue. It was originally intended to go on the McKenzie Building.
Victoria Evans Memorial Library (before 1987)
This one-story, wood-framed building was constructed in 1932 by the City of Ashburn with the help of a public works program. The original purpose was to become a community and library space. However, a new library was built on donated Shingler land…
View from Turner County Courthouse Bell Tower (after 1912)
Ashburn Methodist Church far upper left and Ashburn First Baptist Church far right.
The House by the Road (date unknown)
Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler. Within a few years, he married his distant cousin Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian turned her home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a restaurant for travelers who frequented…
Pioneers Sheep Bennett Pate and Daniel H. Davis, early ~1900s
Pioneers Sheep Bennett Pate and Daniel H. Davis, early ~1900s
Dot Ireland Coker swearing in as Probate Judge (~1980s)
Dot Ireland Coker, first woman county officer (~1980s)
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Ashburn First Baptist Church Baracca Sunday School Class (1915)
Handwritten note on back:
Mr. Frank Marion Tison Sr. Class
He is seventh on second row, reading L to Right.
Mr. Frank Marion Tison Sr. Class
He is seventh on second row, reading L to Right.
Ashburn First Baptist Placing of the Steeple (1956)
Tifton Machine Shop lifting the steeple in place with an extended boom. The boom tilts against the steeple base and another truck was tied to the front of the skidded so that the steeple could be set on the foundation.
McKenzie Building Postcard Rendering
NOTICE HOW THIS ~1909 POSTCARD RENDERING HAS THE NAME “SHINGLER BUILDING” AND THE “J.S. SHINGLER” MARQUIS. DUE TO A TIMING ISSUE, THE MARQUIS WAS ORDERED FOR WHAT WE KNOW AS THE MCKENZIE BUILDING BUT IT WAS NOT COMPLETED IN TIME. HOWEVER, IN 1914,…
Certificate of Death Azzie Martin filed April 10, 1938
Azzie Martin of 342 W. Washington Avenue. in Ashburn, Ga
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Amendment to Certificate of Death - Azzie Martin, Turner County
"This girl was employed to cook a chicken supper on the night of Dec. 11, 1937 and according to court investigation the date of her death has not been determined. Her body was found in a lake near town about ninety days later but my opinion is that…
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from H.L. Williams [principal at Eureka School) and from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to K.P. Baker (March 24, 1930)
Mr. K.P. Baker,
Sec. and Treasure;
Dear Sir,
Please pay to the order of Earnest Edge $6.00 for wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin.
OK
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
CB
#919
Sec. and Treasure;
Dear Sir,
Please pay to the order of Earnest Edge $6.00 for wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin.
OK
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
CB
#919
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from H.L. Williams [principal at Eureka School) and from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (February 4, 1931)
Ashburn, Ga.
Feb. 4th, 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin,
Mr. Tison:
Please pay for this:
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
#1325 Ashburn…
Feb. 4th, 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin,
Mr. Tison:
Please pay for this:
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
#1325 Ashburn…
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from H.L. Williams [principal at Eureka School) and from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (Feb 11, 1931)
Ashburn, Ga.
Feb 11th 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Typed note:
Mr. Tison: Please pay the above bill.
C.J.…
Feb 11th 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Typed note:
Mr. Tison: Please pay the above bill.
C.J.…
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (Jan. 27, 1931)
Handwritten notes:
#1306
Ashburn Bank
#1306
Ashburn Bank
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (Feb 5, 1931)
Handwritten Notes:
#1327
Ashburn Bank
2-5-31
#1327
Ashburn Bank
2-5-31
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (August 22, 1931)
Ashburn, Ga.
August 22, 1931
Mr. Tison:
Please pay V.R. Christmas $22.30 for repair work done at school house.
C.J. Cheves
Superintendent
(Handwritten notes):
Paid by check #1129
Citizens Bank
8-22-31
I suggest that you give this…
August 22, 1931
Mr. Tison:
Please pay V.R. Christmas $22.30 for repair work done at school house.
C.J. Cheves
Superintendent
(Handwritten notes):
Paid by check #1129
Citizens Bank
8-22-31
I suggest that you give this…
Ashburn Public Schools billing statement with Mitchell-Stewart Hardware Co. (October 1929)
OK
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
![Ashburn Public Schools - Letter from C.J. Cheves [superintendent] in NYC date unknown to Mr. K.P. Baker.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/cfb8bb91655003a1e6ea6416a81d4227.jpg "Ashburn Public Schools - Letter from C.J. Cheves [superintendent] in NYC date unknown to Mr. K.P. Baker.jpg")
Ashburn Public Schools billing statement with Lawrence & Tison (October 1, 1930)
OK
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
Paid with #1329
Ashburn Bank
2-18-31
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
Paid with #1329
Ashburn Bank
2-18-31
Ashburn Public Schools Statement with Central Telephone Company of Georgia (Jan. 17, 1931)
Page 2:
Bill T-108
$4.55
Paid 2-20-31
#1330
A.B.
Bill T-108
$4.55
Paid 2-20-31
#1330
A.B.